Kibibyte to Byte Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 KiB = 1,024 B.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
1,024 bytes
= 0.000001024 GB= 0.001024 MB
equals 1,024 bytesFormula: B = KiB × 1024
Kibibyte to Byte formula
B = KiB × 1024
Convert 5 kibibytes to bytes
- Start with 5 kibibytes.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 1,024 = 5,120.
- So 5 KiB = 5,120 B.
Kibibyte to Byte conversion table
| Kibibytes (KiB) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 KiB | 10.24 B |
| 0.1 KiB | 102.4 B |
| 0.25 KiB | 256 B |
| 0.5 KiB | 512 B |
| 1 KiB | 1,024 B |
| 2 KiB | 2,048 B |
| 3 KiB | 3,072 B |
| 4 KiB | 4,096 B |
| 5 KiB | 5,120 B |
| 6 KiB | 6,144 B |
| 7 KiB | 7,168 B |
| 8 KiB | 8,192 B |
| 9 KiB | 9,216 B |
| 10 KiB | 10,240 B |
| 15 KiB | 15,360 B |
| 20 KiB | 20,480 B |
| 25 KiB | 25,600 B |
| 30 KiB | 30,720 B |
| 40 KiB | 40,960 B |
| 50 KiB | 51,200 B |
| 75 KiB | 76,800 B |
| 100 KiB | 102,400 B |
| 250 KiB | 256,000 B |
| 500 KiB | 512,000 B |
| 1,000 KiB | 1,024,000 B |
| 5,000 KiB | 5,120,000 B |
| 10,000 KiB | 10,240,000 B |
Unit definitions
What is a kibibyte?
The kibibyte is exactly 1024 bytes (2¹⁰) under the IEC binary convention. It removes the ambiguity of the older 'kilobyte = 1024 bytes' usage in operating systems. Memory sizes are naturally expressed in binary units like this.
What is a byte?
The byte is eight bits, the basic addressable unit of computer memory and storage. One byte can represent a single text character in older encodings. It is the reference unit from which kilobytes, megabytes, and their binary counterparts are built.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in one kibibyte?
One kibibyte equals 1,024 bytes (1 KiB = 1,024 B).
How do I convert kibibytes to bytes?
Multiply the value in kibibytes by 1,024. For example, 10 KiB × 1,024 = 10,240 B.
Which is bigger — a kibibyte or a byte?
A kibibyte is bigger: one kibibyte contains 1,024 bytes.
Is this kibibyte to byte converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.